My Whirlpool washing machine with calypso motion is stuck in the wool cycle and can not change to any other cycle. The digital display says 28 and all the other lights or on but will not turn on.
when I hit the stop cancel it will not do anything. If i hold that button down and then also hit another button, the digital display goes off, but after a short time comes back on.
display reads 28 and is in the wool cycle.
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The 3.5 cu ft Whirlpool GVW9959K is a unique washing machine that is Energy Star
Qualified. It features the Calypso technology which helps prevent
piling, shrinking and provides excellent stain removal. Save money and
energy (up to $100 in utility bill savings) with this Energy Star Quiet
Wash washer. The multiple cycles which include the hand washables cycle,
the wool cycle, the bulky items cycle, give you the many options you
need in determining the right cycle for your laundry. Automatic water
level settings, multiple wash/spin speed combinations, 5 wash/rinse
temperature combinations, and stainless steel wash basket with limited
lifetime warranty are just some of the many reasons why this washer is
the best choice for you. However the washer has a quirkiness also. They tend eat garments from time to time and take a dump when overdosed on detergent. The basket is suspended on four rods and is easily removed for servicing the motor and pump. The pump has a motor mounted on it. The whole time the washer is in motion water is continually poured over the clothes. It has a heck of a spin cycle at the end. Theory of operation, how to operate, repair and diagnose them fault does is HERE in the service manual.
I had the exact problem. I am not sure if this is the fix, but I unplugged the machine over a few hours, then plugged it back in. It stayed off for 20 seconds and then went back to the wool cycle. In frustration, I opened the lid while running my fingers over the cycle select buttons quickly back and forth two times, as I closed the lid, the display cleared and the machine returned to normal, so far anyway. It seemed as if some moisture had gotten in the controls somehow. It was a very humid day and I think that was the problem,after all. My machine is over ten years old, and the only other problem was a clogged drain pump. I used advice from this website to fix that, and saved 300 on repairs at least
We ordered a new computer panel for the machine but the machine still does not work. The panel comes on when the machine is plugged in but stuck on the same cycle, estimate time of wash, etc. Now Whirlpool says it's probably the touch pad but that is an additional $127 plus the $122 for the authorized technician. We are already out $300. It is obviously a lemon.
Calypso washers have been known to be problematic. In fact, there is a class action suit out there which could be beneficial to you: http://www.calypsosettlement.com/
According to Whirlpool FL stands for Flood Condition. Here is their explanation of it:
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FL flashes if any overfill condition occurs. This condition occurs when excessive water in the tub causes the overfill switch to trip. The control must realize that the trip was due to an overfill condition instead of a suds lack condition in order for FL to be displayed
With an overfill condition, the beeper repeats a warning every 10 seconds with no time-out. The pump is cycled in drain mode for 30 seconds on, 30 seconds off until the overfill switch resets or power is discontinued to the unit.
Press STOP/CANCEL to clear the display.
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